More Than Just A Name

Not being born and raised in Bali, I always say that the most Balinese trait I have is my name—as my full name bears my roots.

Finding Comfort in the Meaning of Loss

Though the idea of reentry seems to be like opening new doors, it could also be a step in finding comfort in the absence of closure.

Why ‘Soul’ Makes Sense

In this entry, I share why Pixar’s ‘Soul’ underlying takeaway on appreciating the mundaneness that is life resonates with me. And let this be on the record that ‘Soul’ is my favourite Pixar movie that I’ve experienced in my adulthood.

The Timeless Moral of ‘The Social Network’: A Crave of Acceptance

In celebrating its tenth year anniversary, I reflected to why ‘The Social Network’ is a timeless masterpiece of a film. The story is a similar one to us, the viewers, despite what context it is placed, where a crave for accomplishment can reveal how success can also be destructive.

Art Exhibitions are Becoming ‘You’ Exhibitions

Today, I find more of those who would want to visit contemporary art exhibitions, even art fairs, despite the fact that their interest isn’t in the art or the artist. ‘You don’t have to go to a [insert contemporary artist name’s] exhibition to actually know who [insert contemporary artist name],’ sounds like a familiar comment heard among gallery visitors. It seems that today, we consume the arts like never before. Contemporary art exhibitions have become a bait for visitors, but not so much for the sake of the artist.

Jakartan Millennials and the ‘Kekinian’ Mindset

Kekinian, Happening, Trending. If you’d like to unlock *the* Jakartan Youth Lifestyle in the social media realm, these are just some of the important keywords you have to apply into your daily routine. Simply ask, what is the trendiest thing to do? And you can easily find it among Jakartan millennials’ Instagram profiles and feeds. Whether it’s the new snack joint, the latest indie coffee shop in South Jakarta, even the latest Art Fair that you need to go to despite the fact you cannot afford any of the art, or perhaps understand any of it.